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Royal baby: themed exhibitions and offers

There's no expense spared at Jurys Inn, with a free bottle of prosecco on offer for a maximum of one guest at each of its 25 hotels, if they have the same name as the royal offspring and check in within 24 hours of the announcement:

The bubbly is already on ice at Jurys Inn in anticipation of the Royal Baby's birth. And, one lucky guest at each of the hotel group's 25 UK hotels, who checks in with the same first name as the Royal infant, will receive a celebratory bottle of Prosecco, Sant’Orsola [value: £8.91, from thewinewaiter.com].

In a tribute to William and Kate, each of Jurys Inn’s 25 city centre hotels across the UK will be participating in the offer, allowing guests across the country, who check in after the birth, to wet the baby’s head in style.

Royal exhibitions

Visitors to the Museum of London can inspect the new "Royal Arrival" display, featuring baby clothes and artefacts associated with previous royal babies. Items include the nursing robe thought to have been used by Queen Victoria and a delicately embroidered skullcap worn by an infant Charles I. www.museumoflondon.org.uk

A photographic exhibition at The Athenaeum hotel looks back at royal babies past. Guests will have the opportunity to view more than 50 images while curator of the exhibition, Ian Pelham-Turner will provide insights into how royal children have been brought up since Victorian times. See www.athenaeumhotel.com

Flight of fancy

Lastminute.com claims that the impending arrival of the royal baby is behind a rise in searches for flights to London:

The UK is set to see visitors flock to the capital this month in anticipation of the birth of the royal baby. According to lastminute.com, Europe’s number one go-to site for last minute bookings, flight bookings into London have increased by almost a fifth (17%)

So the arrival of summer, a heat wave and the start of the school holidays had nothing to do with the sudden surge in bookings?

Five-star nursery

One of the suites at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane has been transformed into a five-star nursery for jet-setting babies, with the highlight being a hand-painted dolls house. Packages starting from a mere £2,230 per night. See www.marriott.co.uk

Royal attractions

VisitEngland has unearthed the following attractions with links to previous royal offspring:

The Sandringham Estate holds many memories for the Royal Family. It is a favourite retreat of The Queen, and the late Princess Diana was born in a cottage located in the estate’s extensive grounds. Prince Charles had many childhood adventures at Sandringham House, the much-loved royal retreat, which is a beautiful place to visit. It’s only a short trip from King’s Lynn station, itself around a two-hour train journey from London. For more information, visit www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Windsor has a vibrant royal history, especially where young royals are concerned. Y Bwthyn Bach, also known as The Little House, is a miniature cottage in the grounds of Windsor’s Royal Lodge. The Little House was presented to Queen Elizabeth (then Princess) on her sixth birthday and the Queen’s children and grandchildren have played in the house over the decades, though it isn’t open to the public.

However, located to the south of Windsor town centre, Windsor Great Park is a well-loved and popular recreational retreat for many families, and has views of Windsor Castle. Windsor is also home to LEGOLAND, where you can see a miniature version of Buckingham Palace. For more information, visit www.windsor.gov.uk

With the future heir to the throne due to be born in the next few weeks, Hotels.com can reveal that Kate Middleton isn’t the only Brit to conceive when abroad, with 18 per cent of Brits admitting to falling pregnant while on holiday.

The most popular spot for procreation? Spain, we're told.

Hotels fit for royalty

Trivago dug out 10 hotels with royal connections, in anticipation of the birth. They included:

The Goring, London (the chosen accommodation of Kate Middleton on the night before her wedding).

Desroches Island Resort, Seychelles (William and Kate chose this secluded island paradise for a private holiday once in 2007)

Pun police

What better way to mark the arrival of a future monarch than a shopping spree, asks Hilton:

To mark the arrival of the royal baby, Hilton London Kensington has created its 'Tot-ter Around Kensington' package - it includes a two-night stay at the stylish Hilton London Kensington, with each guest receiving a VIP card for Westfield London Shopping Centre, situated directly opposite the hotel. - see hilton.com/kensington

Thought Tot-ter was bad? Marriott has trumped Hilton:

LET IT REIGN! MARRIOTT CREATES BABY SHOWERS FIT FOR A DUCHESS

To celebrate the birth of the future Prince or Princess, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has created an unforgettable Baby Shower experience at London Marriott Hotel County Hall. Included is a glass of champagne on arrival for those that want it, a luxury afternoon tea for the whole party, a private butler for the duration of the shower, Mamas & Papas goody bag for every mother-to-be.

The Royal Baby Shower experience can be found in the hotel’s Westminster Suite. It's available for a minimum of ten and maximum of twenty guests, at a price of £60 per person. marriott.com

Just for mum

VisitEngland has also singled out the following offers for pre- and post-baby pampering:

Until July 31, mums-to-be can receive the royal treatment with a "Royal Baby Shower Afternoon" at St James’s Hotel and Club. On arrival, you’ll receive a luxury baby gift worth £85. You will then receive a pregnancy treatment at Spa Illuminata, before afternoon tea from award-winning executive chef, William Drabble.

The package is £89 per person, with a minimum of eight people. You’ll also have the chance of winning a three-course meal for two at Michelin-starred Seven Park Place, including a glass of champagne - if the mother-to-be delivers on the same day as The Duchess. For reservations, e-mail events@stjameshotelandclub.com

Every Sunday until December 31, the Bingham hotel is offering packages for sleep-deprived mums in its Queen Single bedrooms – perfect for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. "Read a book or potter around the hotel’s boutique shop, have a hot bath with Abhana bath oils and scented candles, and treat yourself with room service or dinner in the river view bar. After a night of blissful uninterrupted sleep, enjoy a peaceful breakfast before returning home a new woman." From £150. To book, visit www.thebingham.co.uk

Visit Norfolk

The North Norfolk tourist board believes the birth could trigger plenty of interest among holidaymakers:

Holiday Like a King or Queen (or Royal Baby!) along North Norfolk’s ‘Royal Coast’. With a Royal baby on the way and speculation surrounding Kate and Wills’ imminent move to Anmner Hall, situated on the Queen’s 20,000 acre Sandringham Estate, what better time to visit north Norfolk, affectionately named the ‘Royal coast?’

Child's play

Your own sprog will be treated like a prince at the Martinal Beach Resort, apparently:

With the Royal Baby imminent, baby-friendly holidays will be more important than ever. Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel treats every baby like royalty.